From burnt-out motors to cracked pitchers and smoothies that aren’t smooth, most midpriced blenders are a bust. Luckily, we found one you can count on.

They may look like novelty items, but these itty-bitty slow cookers are more versatile than you might think.

Can machines designed for the same simple purpose—cooking food slowly enough that you can walk away—be all that different? You’d be surprised.

To find the best dehydrator, we purchased five models and set them to work creating some of our favorite dried snacks (apple chips, kale chips, beef jerky, and …

Home ice cream makers are well worth the money and counter space—if you buy a good one.

“Personal blenders” offer promising perks over full-size blenders, such as smaller footprints, lower price tags, and lids that allow them to transition neatly f…

A good rice cooker should make the task of cooking rice convenient and foolproof. We tested five models to see if any of them measured up.

We tested five bread machines to see if the newer, less-expensive models now on the market could produce a great loaf.

Would brewing tea with a tea machine be more convenient than using a regular electric kettle?

High-end restaurants have cooked using the sous vide method for decades, but we tested five sous vide machines designed for home use: two water ovens and three …

Home seltzer makers that transform still water into sparkling promise clear advantages over buying bottled seltzer from the store. We put four models to the tes…

This appliance promises to streamline the process of making Greek yogurt at home. Does it deliver?

Do you really need this?

It's more of a challenge to choose among available coffee grinders than it is to actually grind coffee beans.

Want to skip the lines—and the expense—at the coffee bar and get your espresso or cappuccino at home? We tested six machines that promise to do the work for you…

Manufacturers brag about speeds and power, but what really makes a good blender? We immersed ourselves in the facts to find out.

Retro? Maybe. But nothing beats a good old-fashioned fondue pot when it comes to serving this party favorite.

Jack of all trades, master of none? We check out the buzzy new appliance that promises to do it all.

With the next generation of home vacuum sealers out, could we find one that keeps food fresh without sucking our wallets dry?

This device is designed to both transport and warm your food for hot lunches anywhere you can find an outlet.

We looked for a model that was consistent and easy to use—and could guarantee perfectly cooked dinners.

If we can send a robot to Mars, why can’t anybody make a decent toaster?

Before we found a winner, we had to learn how to master the subtle techniques that make these small, inexpensive coffee makers worth purchasing.